Rushmore Express Keystone

2.5 star property
Hotel near Big Thunder Gold Mine in Keystone

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Luxury Queen Suite, Jetted Tub
Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed
Reception
Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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320 Cemetery Road, Keystone, SD, 57751
  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Mount Rushmore
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Rapid City, SD (RAP-Rapid City Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(29 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Executive Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 King Bed (Country Rustic)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite (with Bunk Bed)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Luxury Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

King Suite (with Bunk Bed)

  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Room (Country)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Deluxe Room (Country Rustic)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Suite (Hemingway)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Country Rustic)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(146 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Luxury Queen Suite, Jetted Tub

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury King Suite, Jetted Tub

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Luxury Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Keystone

Close to the boardwalk/promenade.You'll find Big Thunder Gold Mine and Mount Rushmore within 3 miles (5 km) of this hotel. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Rushmore Cave and Prairie Berry Winery.

What's nearby

  • Rushmore Tramway Adventures - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • National Presidential Wax Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mount Rushmore National Memorial - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Big Thunder Gold Mine - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mount Rushmore - 9 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Peak Grill And Tap Room - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Front Porch - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ruby House Restaurant - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cruizzers - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Rushmore Express Keystone

Hotel near Big Thunder Gold Mine in Keystone
Rushmore Express Keystone offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at Rushmore Express Keystone. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Keystone hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 84 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • 1 conference room
Rushmore Express Keystone offers 84 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 42-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

This Keystone hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free 24-hour offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (48 inch wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch LED TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between October 1 and May 1.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8 AM to 10 PM.
  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Rushmore Express Keystone Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 758 out of 1348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1348 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1348 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1348 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1348 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Timothy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was okay. Needs updating. Obviously, Keystone is a small town, so this hotel was convenient to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER, Leonardtown

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is spacious, clean and very functional. Staff at check in were very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Annette

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill, PORT ALLEN

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything and reasonably priced. Clean property and professional staff. Hot breakfast every day!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Eugene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Liked the closeness to Mt. Rushmore. Able to get there quickly in the morning. Staff was friendly and they had a nice breakfast. Had problems with the key cards opening the doors. Shower made a loud screeching sound while taking a shower. I’m sure the neighbors didn’t appreciate that.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOTTY, SIOUX FALLS

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice size room ....extra beds for a family .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terri

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Power outage. Door wouldnt work, moved eadily to diffuroom. Unclean bathroom corners
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

SHELLY, American Fork

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebekah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful mountain setting, hot tub unfortunately was so hot it burned my Fitbit out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Tomera

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
All I wanted was a big jetted tub!!! And only 2 of 6 jets worked.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Tamara

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was dirty, multiple things broke ex chair and toilet paper holder.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very spacious and comfy
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Adrian

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We found socka and some traah on the room, bathroom had a strong smell to smoke, how watwe run out, deseant breckfast Exelent location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay front desk guy was wonderful no issues 10/10 recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Livia

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025